Most analysts believe which of the following is true about earnings per share?

A$.$

Consistent improvement in earnings per share year after year is an indication of continuous improvement in the company$$s earning power.

B$.$

Consistent improvement in earnings per share year after year is an indication that the company will never suffer a year of net loss rather than net income.

C$.$

Consistent improvement in earnings per share year after year is an indication of fraud within the company.

D$.$

Consistent improvement in earnings per share year after year is an indication of continuous decline in the company$$s earning power.